Journaling Session No. 1 · The Return to Creativity

Journaling Session No. 1 · The Return to Creativity takes place on 11 November 2026. Venue: The Midnight Espresso | Chiado, Lisbon.

The Return to Creativity An evening of reflective writing for women on a journey of creative discovery and recovery In a world where technology can generate images, write stories, and produce ideas in seconds, what does it mean to create as a human being? Creativity is more than what we produce. It is also how we see, feel, imagine, and make sense of the world around us. Creativity is not reserved for artists or those who make a living from their ideas. It lives in the woman who cooks with love, the mother who finds new ways to nurture her children, the designer who reimagines how we live, the writer who gives words to inner landscapes, and the woman who is discovering how to express herself. Yet somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with this part of ourselves. We get caught up in the demands of everyday life, consume more than we create, and struggle to make space for the inner voice that longs to be heard. The Return to Creativity is the first Paper Society gathering — an invitation to reconnect with your creativity and meet women who share your curiosity about life. Through guided journaling exercises, we'll explore our relationship with creativity, reconnect with the ideas and desires we've left waiting, and make space for new possibilities to take shape. At Paper Society, we believe in creative living: approaching life with curiosity, following what sparks our interest, and finding new ways to express ourselves. Creativity isn't only about bringing something new into the world. It's also about experiencing the world in new ways. The Schedule - 6 pm: Arrival, with nourishing light bites and warm tea - 6:30 pm: Journaling session begins - 8 pm: Closing What to Expect - A welcoming space to slow down and reconnect with yourself through writing. - Guided journaling exercises to explore your relationship with creativity. - Time to reflect on what you've been longing to express, make, or bring into the world. - An opportunity to discover what might be holding you back and what could help you move forward. - A small, meaningful commitment to nurture your creativity beyond the session. - Time to share, listen, and connect with other women on their own creative journeys. No writing experience needed. Just bring yourself as you are. What's Included - Light bites at arrival - A tea of your choice - 90 minutes of guided journaling - One gift from our sponsors (surprise!) A Note on the Price Thank you for supporting Paper Society. Your ticket helps cover the space, food, photography, and materials that make this gathering possible. More than a journaling session, this is the beginning of a community — and your presence helps bring it to life. About Your Host Ana Juma is a certified journaling facilitator whose work has been featured by Mindvalley, Revista Sábado, and Soho House. She has spent the past decade exploring how writing can support personal development, creativity, and self-understanding, and has been publishing guided journaling tools since 2018. Through her workshops and gatherings, Ana brings journaling beyond a solitary practice, creating spaces where women can reconnect with themselves and one another through the written word. What to Bring - Pen - Journal - Curiosity Come as you are. I can't wait to have you with us. 🖤 Women only · Limited to 10 seats